Spinach Cheese Manicotti

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Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) package manicotti shells

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, onion and egg. Season with parsley, pepper and garlic powder. Mix in 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan. In a separate bowl, stir together spaghetti sauce and water.

Spread 1 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff uncooked manicotti shells with ricotta mixture, and arrange in a single layer in the dish. Cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.

Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until noodles are soft.